Question:
I have added stressin my life.
I was wondering what kind of things people have experienced with a lot of stress added to the equation? any extra problems with there wieght loss? — amygirl (posted on March 13, 2006)
March 13, 2006
That's a tough one. It wasn't until I had the surgery that I realized how
much I used food to cope. Since then, I've had one huge stress problem
with a family illness that I was able to get through with using excersize
and other things for stress relief. That said, I had another stress thing
- marital, that left me eating more and putting on 10 lbs in a very short
time (like a week) which I still can't shake. Stress does make things
hard. It may contribute some to weight gain just due to cortisol, but it
also depends how you approach stress and if eating is a major coping
mechanism for you. For me it has been all my life. I don't have any
particular advice because I KNOW "it's all easier said than
done", but do try and do some soul searching and try and get help.
See if you can find other outlets for stress... a hobby, walking, yoga,
whatever ... or maybe get help and support from friends, support group.
Whatever it is, food is NOT the answer. It's taken me literally DECADES to
figure that out and I still struggle with it. Stay strong and get the
support you need.
— w8free
March 13, 2006
Amy, When I am really stressed I walk now. I realized I WAS an emotional
eater prior to surgery. I eat small/tiny meals through out the day to keep
my metabolism steady at high stress times. That way I don't get so
famished (sp?) that I feel like I am going to pass out and I am less likely
to grab foods that are not healthy for me. I journal how I am feeling and
why. I also am a firm believer in prayer- give it to God. I am not sure
if that is what you were asking but those are ways I cope through stressful
times. God knows how stressful my life can be and I have gotten through
it. E-mail me privately if you want to share more and I can share more
too. I read your profile, you have done fabulous with weight loss. My
prayers are with you and your family. Smiles, Jenna
— jstatkus
March 15, 2006
you know i have stress in my life and i relized that i used to use food to
get away and now i just go out and walk it away and try and find a way to
relieve it or talk it out with that person that is causeing me stress . but
walking is a good stress reliever i think . do some thing that is going to
take your mind off it and relieve your want for food .
— lizzie72
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